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Miscellaneous 8

The Corps and its various Field Operating
Activities regularly present special certificates
to Corps personnel and associates
of the Corps in recognition of the completion
of training programs or special
accomplishments.
The traditional castle symbol and the
Essayons crest are to be used in preparing
these certificates.
In the two examples shown, one is
extremely formal and classical in style,
and usesTimes Roman typography in
combination with the Essayons crest. The
second example uses the traditional
castle symbol with Century Schoolbook
typography and has a considerably
more contemporary look.
Either of these visual attitudes is appropriate
for use on certificates and awards,
particularly in combination with the historically
traditional symbolism of the Corps.
Special Certificates 8-1

Uniform Patches 8-2
A standard uniform patch design has been
developed for all Corps Field Operating
Activities.
The major element in the patch design is
the Corps signature, to which may be
added a location/job description patch.
The recommended color treatment prescribes
a red Corps Communication Mark
and all black typography shown against a
white background shape. Since the colors
of uniforms will vary from activity to activity,
this color scheme may not be appropriate
for all applications. Refer to page 1-5 for
alternate color solutions and consult the
Corps Graphics Coordinator for advice
and assistance.

Emergency Operations Identification 8-3
One of the Corps’ important functions is to
assist and aid the public and other government
agencies in bringing various disaster
situations under control. At the actual site
of a major flood, tornado or other natural
disaster, it is extremely important that
Corps personnel be immediately recognizable
and easily found in crowded and often
chaotic conditions.
A graphic system, using the standard
Corps identification elements, has been
developed to identify Corps Emergency
Operation Personnel.
The central element in this system is a
shield, shown below, incorporating the
Corps Signature, Communication Mark and
the legend Emergency Operations, the
dominant color of which is red, symbolic
of emergency operations everywhere.
Page 8-4, which follows, outlines typical
applications of the Emergency Operations
shield. For advice and assistance with
additional applications not shown in this
manual, contact the Corps Graphics
Coordinator.

The jacket and armband, shown at top,
have been designed to carry the Corps
Emergency Operations Identification
markings. The color of each is solid Communication
Red and matches exactly the
red color of the shield.
The shield is to be applied to the back of
the field jacket as shown and, in addition,
to the front of the jacket a Corps Communication
Mark is applied as a secondary
means of identification.
The armband is to be worn by Corps
personnel when a jacket is unavailable or
inappropriate due to hot weather, etc.
The diagram shown below illustrates the
shield applied to the door of a vehicle.
Because of the nature of events that call
Corps Emergency Operations units into
action, various kinds of vehicles may have
to be used which have no relationship
to Corps colors or graphics. The shield,
then, is designed to be applied to any
available vehicle door by the use of magnetic
mounting devices on the back of the
shield plaque.
Emergency Operations Identification Standard Applications 8-4

Hard Hat 8-5
The Hard Hat identification shall comply
with CESO-0 memorandum dated 8 April
1994 — Subject: Standard Color and
Marking of Protective Headgear used by
USACE personnel. The Identification
consists of a pressure sensitive label
applique printed in standard Corps Communication
Red and Black and a band of
red reflective material placed along the
base of the Hat crown with a five-inch break
in front. Personnel may place their name
above the Communication Mark and their
organization title below the mark. The rank
of Military personnel should precede their
name. Local use of the sides of Hard Hats
for safety decals is authorized.

Name Tags 8-6
Name Tag graphics can be developed in a
number of variations. However, it is recommended
always to align the individuals
name flush left – either above or below the
Corps Communication Mark.

Architectural/Engineering Contract Documents 8-7
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers produces
thousands of contract documents
every year. Within each set are architectural
drawings, engineering drawings,
specifications, etc. Following are specific
guidelines for insuring uniformity of
certain features common to all drawings
produced by the Corps. Every effort was
made to present standards that will aid
the project manager, architect, engineer,
or draftsman in production of good
quality and economical drawings.
Concept and final project drawings, as
well as drawings for standard and
definitive designs, will be prepared on
standard 28" x 40" (70 x 100cm) sheets.
Methods used for drawing, lettering,
dimensioning, and cross-referencing
should be economical and assure
legibility when drawings are reduced to
half-size in reproduction. Lettering styles
should be standardized within a set of
drawings regardless of the discipline
involved. Special application or uses not
covered in these guidelines or any
questions concerning them should be
referred to the graphics coordinator for
assistance and review.

Cover Sheet for Drawings 8-8
Cover Sheet for Drawings
The function of the cover sheet is to
protect the contract documents and to
clearly identify a specific project by its
title and pertinent filing information. The
cover sheet will provide the project
name, location, preparing Architect/
Engineer identification, project number,
file identification number, and fiscal
year. Shown above is a standard cover
sheet size 28" x 40". This format may
be proportionately reduced to accommodate
other size drawings as
necessary.

Drawing Sheet for Achitectural/Engineering Contract Documents 8-9
Control Data Block
A control data block will be placed
horizontally inside the right hand margin
of each drawing sheet. This will identify
the title of the project and other pertinent
information that may be immediately and
easily retrieved, project location, drawing
code, designer/reviewer initials, etc. Each
control data block will include a revision
block. The revision block will provide
spaces for revision entries, including
revision symbols, descriptions, dates,
and approving officers’ initials.
Authentication Block
Authentication blocks will be placed on
the index sheet to the left of the control
data block. Authentication blocks will
provide spaces for the signatures of
those responsible for the preparation,
review, and approval of the drawings. In
some cases, approval may be required
for both technical and functional
adequacy. Space will also be provided to
indicate the date next to the signature.
Use of authentication blocks on other
drawing sheets will be at the discretion
of the preparing activity.
Sheet Centerline Arrows
Locate arrowheads for microfilming
alignment on horizontal and vertical
centers of overall sheet at each of four
sides.
Sheet Grid
The sheet grid is used as an aid in
referencing locations on contract
documents. Grid indicators will be 1 ⁄4"
helvetica regular, all caps, and will
work outward from the title block as indicated
in the drawing above.

Production Art 8-10
The Control Data Block and Authentication
Block shown here may be used as
reproduction art. These are to be used
at the sizes shown. Contact the Corps
graphics coordinator for additional supplies
of reproduction art.
JOE SMITH ASSOCIATES
ARCHITECTS • ENGINEERS
DALLAS • HOUSTON
1 ⁄ 8" = 1'-0"
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
FT. WORTH, TEXAS
READINESS
ADMINISTRATION FACILITY
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